YouTubeA New Jersey teenager said Monday she "freaked out" when her chairlift ride high above a beach stopped as a thunderstorm approached -- and that's why she jumped, seen here.

A Springfield teenager said Monday she "freaked out" when her chairlift ride high above a beach in Seaside Heights stopped as a thunderstorm approached -- and that's why she jumped. Melanie Rossomando decided to jump rather than risk being hit by lightning as she celebrated her 17th birthday Saturday at the Casino Pier amusement park. A video posted to YouTube shows the girl kicking off her shoes and jumping off the Sky Ride as dark clouds and heavy winds roll in. She was bruised from the fall but was otherwise unhurt.

I'm sorry -- I love this girl! She totally admits, "I'm not a calm person!" I am a fairly calm person but I would make the same judgement -- get struck by lightening or break a leg. I'll take the leg break any day. You are sitting in a metal chair above the beach -- you are a target.

No jokes aside, a women died this week being struck by lightening. I think this girl was right to follow her instincts. I think her friend should have followed suit. The friend was then the lone target! Glad everyone was O.K. Made for a good video and a great story for her to tell for years to come.